Randle Engineering provides innovative design & simulation services to a whole variety of sectors and customers within the UK and globally. The operations manager is looking for a proactive, dynamic, and organised team member to cover her maternity leave.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced operations manager to provide maternity cover for 14 months. 13 months maternity leave Inc. annual leave cover, including a handover. Part time: 2.5 days a week / 20 hrs a week.

They will oversee all operational aspects of our organisation as well as the daily operations of our office, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in all areas.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks independently and simultaneously.

Reporting to CEO | line management of office administrator

Key Responsibilities:

Finance

• Collaborate with external financial support, bookkeeper, and accountant, to coordinate all financial processes.
• Maintain forecasts, reporting to the CEO so they can allocate resources to effectively meet operational requirements within budgetary constraints of the business.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and in a timely manner. Sage and bookkeeping admin is conducted externally.
• Assist with payroll processing and related tasks, such as benefits, pensions, and monitoring changes as they occur.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors, and internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of services. Manage the resolve all questions or discrepancies related to finance.

IT

• First line IT support is provided by Link IT. Coordinate relationship with the IT support team and any active IT related calls.
• Coordinate the procurement of IT hardware and software, understand the business requirements, budgets, and seamless rollout of kit.
• Maintain the internal IT infrastructure with support for our external IT team Link IT.
• Knowledge of SharePoint, planning and project management of server to SharePoint migration rollout, advantageous but not essential.
• Timesheet administrative management.
• Collaborate with colleagues, internal and external on any IT escalations and issues.
• IT new starter and induction set ups.

Office administration and processes

• Maintain office efficiency by monitoring and managing administrative systems, procedures, and policies. Implement operational strategies to optimise productivity, streamline processes, and achieve organisational goals where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Manage and maintain H&S alongside the office administrator.
• Respond to operational issues and emergencies promptly, implementing corrective actions and contingency plans, as necessary.

HR

• Assist with HR related tasks, including recruitment, onboarding, appraisal admin as required, and employee record management.
• Work alongside the engineering manager to ensure internal HR in managed.
• Collaborate with department heads and senior management to support organisational goals and initiatives. Prepare reports, presentations, and documents as required by management.
• Coordination and administration of all benefits – pensions, cycle scheme, car scheme, private health, DIS and IPP.

Qualifications and Skills:

Proven experience in operations management. Mid to senior level experience essential.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to independently prioritise tasks effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all work activities.
• Higher level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required – Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook / Teams / SharePoint.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with individuals at all levels.
• Strong numerical aptitude and diligence, with the ability to accurately analyse and interpret financial data.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive financial and HR information with discretion.

We can offer you:

• Competitive salary, pro rata
• Your pension – Standard scheme 5% employee contribution (can be increased) and 3% employer for the duration of your employment after 3 months.
• Your holiday – 12.5 days holiday pro rata based on a 2.5 day week (in addition to public holidays pro rata)
• Your destination – Free parking

This position offers an exciting opportunity to be the custodian of the operations department and contribute to the success of our organisation.

If you possess the necessary skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply by submitting your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and suitability for the role. Please use the contact form below or email hr@randle.co.uk for applications or request further information.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Position Overview:

As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer, you will be an integral part of our dynamic team, contributing your skills and enthusiasm to our innovative projects. You’ll work closely with experienced professionals in the field, gaining hands-on experience and exposure to some of the most exciting developments in engineering. Working across automotive, off-road, motorsport, commercial, amphibious and military through to surgical and agricultural robots, advanced groundwork applications and landing gear the variety is what makes consultancy so exciting and rewarding to work in!

The successful applicant(s) will receive internal training as required and mentoring from the experienced engineering team with the goal of developing them into a highly competent multi-disciplined engineer(s) in areas such as concept design, detailed design, FEA, multi-body analysis, math modelling, project management, time & budget management and customer facing liaison.

A key aspect of the role is demonstrating a ‘first principles’ approach to problem solving and rigour in everything you do, meaning each design or model begins in its simplest possible form, to ensure a thorough understanding develops along with the work.

Key Responsibilities:

Chassis and Suspension Design: Collaborate on the design and development of cutting-edge chassis and suspension systems, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and compliance with industry standards.

Vehicle Dynamics Analysis: Conduct thorough analyses of vehicle dynamics, utilising software tools to optimse handling, ride comfort, and overall performance.

Client Interaction: Engage with renowned global brands, understanding their requirements and providing technical support to deliver tailor-made solutions.

Continuous Learning: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in chassis and suspension engineering, contributing to the continuous improvement of self and our consultancy.

Main function of the role

• Activities include – First principles design, CAD design, FE Analysis, Detailed design, Multi body modelling, Simulation/Math modelling
• Developing and understanding other areas that impact on designs to sufficient level to control suppliers and understand issues (e.g. hydraulics, electronics etc.)
• Maintaining documentation and records to exceptionally high standards
• Drawings & release & issue control
• High quality report writing and presentation preparation and delivery to clients
• Customer liaison (from introduction, through quote preparation to project management and continuing relationship beyond project completion)
• Liaising with customers & suppliers and maintaining business relationships

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering
• Strong understanding of chassis and suspension principles – advantageous
• Exposure to and understanding of CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) and simulation tools (e.g., Adams, Simulink) – advantageous
• Understanding of first principles calculations to preface, back up & reinforce simulation results (e.g. hand calculations, Excel, Matlab) – advantageous
• Understanding of Multi-body analysis (such as MSC ADAMS, Pro Mechanica, SolidWorks Simulation) – advantageous
• Understanding of FEA (such as SolidWorks Simulation, Pro Mechanica or others)
• Structural, Modal, Kinematic, Compliant analysis capabilities
• Engineering design – concepts, prototypes & production ready designs
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Passion for automotive engineering and a desire to contribute to the success of our clients
• Self-motivated, rigorous & keen to learn

 Innovative environment: Be part of a dynamic and innovative work culture that encourages creativity, collaboration, and out-of-the-box thinking.

 Competitive compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that reflects your skills and expertise within the market.

 We can offer you

• Competitive salary
• Your pension – Standard scheme 5% employee contribution (can be increased) and 3% employer
• Your holiday – 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays)
• Your health – Private health care plan (with the option to increase to family cover at an increased premium)
• Your destination – Free parking, cycle to work scheme, company car scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Your security – Death in service insurance and income protection
• Your community – Annual away days and company socials
• Your flexibility – Hybrid working 2 days from home (non-consecutive days inc. Monday and Friday) and 3 days in the office

Applications

If you are ready to embark on an exhilarating journey in the world of chassis and suspension engineering with a forward-thinking consultancy, apply now! Please use the apply section below or send covering letter and CV to HR@randle.co.uk

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Projects span a diverse range of sectors from automotive to medical ensuring Randle Engineering is an exciting and intellectually rewarding place to work.

The successful applicant for this role with a be an experienced Mechanical Engineer capable of applying a range of skills to solve challenging problems with a desire to work from first principles and with a strong attention to detail. Whilst this role is biased towards systems & component design the successful candidate will need to be a well-rounded engineer capable of turning their hand to other elements of our engineering offering when required (e.g. simulation/modelling).

Main function of the role

Primary technical

• CAD design, FE Analysis, detailed design, supporting analyses

Secondary technical

• Multi-body systems analysis, simulation, math modelling

General

• Deliver engineering solutions for customers as part of a team or individually
• High quality report writing and presentation preparation with delivery to clients
• Customer liaison and project management
• Supplier engagement and management
• Ability and desire to work on projects across different sectors
• Rigorous, self-motivated & keen to learn

Required experience

Critical experience

• Engineering design – concepts, prototypes & production ready designs
• CAD design (such as Catia, Ideas, SolidWorks etc.)
• FEA (such as SolidWorks Simulation, Pro Mechanica or others)
• Understanding of first principles calculations to preface, back up & reinforce simulation results (e.g. hand calculations, Excel)

Desirable experience

• Multi-body systems analysis (such as MSC ADAMS, Pro Mechanica, SolidWorks Simulation)
• Simulation and Math modelling (such as Matlab/Simulink, Excel)

Required Qualifications

• Qualified to at least degree level (2:1 or above)
• Strong A levels – Maths and Physics are critical

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